2006-07-06 04:38:30 · 6 answers · asked by caring cactus 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Yes! I found info for you: http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35778#infect
2006-07-06 04:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by jane doe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is little danger from the TB patient who is being treated, is taking his or her medication continuously, and is responding well. The drugs usually make the patient noninfectious within weeks.
TB is spread by germs in the air, germs put there by coughing or sneezing. Handling a patient's bed sheets, books, furniture, or eating utensils does not spread infection.
Brief exposure to a source of TB rarely infects a person. It's day-after-day close contact that usually does it
No, you can't get it from kissingNo, you can't give TB to anyone. But if you have TB infection and your family lives with you, it's a good idea for them to get tested to make sure that they are not also carrying the TB germ.
No, you do not need to use separate dishes. You cannot give TB to someone by sharing your dishes.
If I have passive TB infection, how long do I have to take medication?
Your doctor decides how long you have to take medication. It could be between six months and nine months. If your doctor decides you need to take medication, there's a very good reason. It's very important not to stop taking the medication, because if you stop taking it, the medication may not work, and you will still have a risk of developing TB during your life.
2006-07-06 21:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, TB is pretty hard to catch. You would need to have prolonged (several weeks) contact with a contagious person. You would get infected by inhaling the bacteria, not by swallowing saliva. Kissing may offer some protection because bacteria in your mouth kill invading bacteria as soon as it enters the mouth. The same thing occurs with colds...DrP
2006-07-06 14:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by purple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GENERALLY ONE SHOULD BE CAREFUL WITH THIS.WHAT IS THE INTENSITY OF THE TB OF YOUR PARTNER. BEGINNING OR STARTING OR ACUTE
SMOOCHING IS NOT ADVISABLE AT THIS STAGE SINCE THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL NOT SPREAD TO THE PERSONS IN CONTACT ALSO. BETTER AVOID.
2006-07-06 11:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by gkakkasseri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TB is air born so you bet your sweet *** it is a smoochy spreader!
2006-07-06 11:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by want2flybye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely.
2006-07-06 11:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by rydhel1016 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋